1:1 scale architectural design workshop at the feet of the dolomites | 29 August - 6 September 2014 | Transacqua - TN

The announcement aims at the selection of 12 candidates who will take part in a workshop on architectural design on scale 1:1 as a highly motivated, passionate and proficient group. The CAMPO SAZ workshop will take place from 29th August to 06th September 2014 in an area of great landscape value at the feet of the Dolomites. CAMPO SAZ consists in a free workshop aiming at designing and selfbuilding architectural objects for a landscape enhancement. It is targeted to young architects and designers for the purpose of gathering the processes of design and practical realization of the projects in a residential group. During the CAMPO SAZ week the participants will ideate and create wood manufactures, following the thematic suggestions provided by the organizers and developing eco-friendly, practical and sustainable design and realization approaches. The realization of the projects, mainly consisting in street furniture, will focus on the design, production and assembly of self-built standard components.

The CAMPOSAZ workshop is aimed at: Encouraging the interaction among professionals such as designers, architects and carpenters enhancing a synergistic environment among different disciplines and cultures. Facilitating the spreading of a collaborative working environment among different professionals, referring to collaboration as a proactive attitude capable to integrate experiences, disciplines and different cultures. Drawing public attention to the potentiality of a contemporary designing approach in increasing the architectural value of a urban space and the surrounding environment and to the importance of using sustainable materials in the construction industry.